Maska madaxaa laga dilaa
MEnglish Translation
The snake is killed from the head
Context & Meaning
Problems must be solved at the source — leadership determines outcome
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "M"
Meel aanad seexan doonin, laguma luloodo
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Don't swing where you won't sleep
Mas abur buu dhalaa, aburkuna mas buu dhalaa
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
A snake begets a dragonfly, and the dragonfly a sn...
Marti nin ka yar iyo muddo maalin ka yar midna lama arag
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
There's no guest smaller than the host, nor stay s...
Ma xasuusto, isma xabaalo
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
I don't remember, and I don't bury myself
Mas iyo digaag daris ma noqdaan
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
A snake and a chicken can't be neighbors
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.